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Kia Forte: Steering Gear box Replacement - Electric Power Steering - Steering System - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Steering Gear box Replacement

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Steering System / Electric Power Steering / Steering Gear box Replacement

1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

  
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3~86.8lb-ft)

4.
Remove the split pin and nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque :
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m(2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

5.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque :
78.5 ~ 88.3N.m(8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)

6.
Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

  
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Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
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Do not use the bolt again.
7.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then saperate the roll rod stopper (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~127.5N.m(11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)

8.
Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
9.
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening torque :
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

10.
Loosen the bolts (A-2ea) and then remove the protector (B).
Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m(0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

11.
Loosen the bolts (A-4ea) and then remove the steering gear box (B) from sub frame.
Tightening torque :
58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

12.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
13.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
14.
Column and gearbox, the subframe must jaejangchaksieneun GDS equipment, etc. After stripping the MDPS ASP is registering.
(Refer to Electric Power Steering - "Repair procedures")
Steering Gear box Components
1. Steering Gear box ...

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